Eureka Solo Spitfire Tent

With 3'4" of center height, this ultra-lightweight, 3 season, solo tent features ample headroom and easy side entry! Set up is fast and easy with post & grommet corner attachments and clips to attach the tent body to the frame; 2 stakes are required to secure the tent body. A removable fly detaches to reveal sizable mesh areas in the tent body for air flow. An inside storage pocket holds essentials 2-hoop solo tent. 9mm DAC Featherlite 7000 series aluminum frame. Four storm guy outs on fly. Poke-out vent in fly with zippered access in the mesh roof cloth. Capacity:1 Doors: 1 Windows: Full panel mesh. Minimum weight: 2 lbs. 12 oz. Floor (sq.ft.): 18.2, Vestibule: 4.4 Dimensions: 9 ft. x 3 ft. 6 in. Interior height: 3 ft. 4 in. Number of poles: 2 Packed size: 5.5 in. x 22 in. Floor material: 70D Taffeta nylon. Fly material: 75D Polyester. Roof material: 40D No-see-um netting. Frame: 9mm DAC Featherlite 7000 series aluminum.
Customer Review: Excellent backpacking tent
On any backpacking trip, weight and shelter are huge considerations. This tent delivers with an ultra-lightweight package while still providing ample room. The tent is easy to setup, taking only a few mins without any strain. It folds down easily and comes with its own stuff sack. The tent is not freestanding, however that was not a concern in my case. The rainfly provides sufficient coverage to keep mositure out, and the ability to open the vent from inside the tent is a great feature. I am about 5' 7", and was able to comfortably sit up and manuver around in the tent, not to mention streatch out fully without being pushed up against the walls. I only docked the tent a star because the vestibule area is so small; a bigger area would have been great, but it would not stop me from buying this tent again.
Customer Review: Quick and comfortable
I have spent my first weekend in my tent. The tent is easy and quick to set up. Even my somewhat skeptical camping companions were impressed with how fast the tent could be set up. I did have to do some in the field, or rather, in the tent, trimming of my foam sleeping pad because it was to wide. But a couple minutes of cutting with a sharp knife quickly remedied the situation. If you are six feet tall and you are thinking that the vestibule will give you room for your backpack, I think you will be disapppointed. There is space to put your boots at the bottom of the tent and a little space above your head (a triangle shaped area with about one foot long). The rain fly can be easily asjusted so that all or part of the tent is covered. If you leave it open on the door side of the tent, it makes for interesting viewing of racoons as they go about raiding your campsite at Cumberland Island National Park. I am very pleased with the tent and I think it is an excellent value for the price.

One of the greatest scenic drives in North America is California's Highway 1. It is a stretch of road that winds it's way right along the coast and right up against the mountains from Cambria (between LA and SF) and Carmel, almost at the Oregon border. It works its way through Big Sur, San Francisco, and some of the most beautiful coastline driving you'll ever see.

One word of warning though - Highway 1 is a slow, scenic drive, not one to make miles on. It's a route for drivers who want to take in the scenery and are in no hurry to get to their destination, which means it's perfect for motor home drivers.

It also has some twisty-turny spots and an occasional cruise by a sheer cliff. Take it slow and enjoy the view, but not so much that you end up driving off the side of a cliff!

Another word of warning - there aren't many places to stop. For most motor home drivers, who keep themselves stocked up on everything at all times, it may not be such a concern. But you should bring everything you'll need for at least the next 90 miles or so, and make sure you're gas tank is plenty full.

Big Sur

Big Sur alone makes the CA 1 drive worth your while. It has some of the most beautiful beaches on all of the west coast. One of the most famous beaches is Pfeiffer Beach, known for its wild rock formations and unique purple sand. The big, sandy beaches at Big Sur are great fun for families and ocean lovers.

There is also a famous lighthouse at Big Sur called Point Sur Lighthouse. It was known for being one of the loneliest spots on the coast, and now they run tours through it.

Big Sur was also a getaway for artistic and literary types. Writers like Jack Kerouac, John Steinbeck and Henry Miller made Big Sur their homes.

Where to stay in Big Sur depends on what part of it you want to enjoy with your motor home. Do you want to be overlooking the ocean, or nestled in a forest of giant trees?

There are lots of campgrounds with RV hookups, but probably the most popular are Kirk Creek and Limestone State Park. These are both regular campgrounds with motor home sites as well as tent sites. Kirk Creek is the best on the ocean side, and Limestone is the best for those who want to be deep in the woods.

Monterey

North of Big Sur, at Point Lobos, there are rocks where you can usually see sea lions sunbathing. This is a great place to stop and get pictures, and they'll let you get pretty close.

As you go further north, you will come to Monterey. This was the old capital of Spanish California, and it is also known for its scenic beaches. It's tough to convey the beauty of Monterey without seeing it first, but to give you an idea, it's been often called the most beautiful meeting of land, sea and sky in the world.

For the best motor home stay, Monterey Vacation RV Park is a good choice. It's nice and close to everything you want to do, including San Juan Bautista State Park and Muertos Canyon. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, so if you're looking for things to do, you can park your motor home there and use them as your one-stop tour guides.

The Forests Up North

After Monterey, you start to get into pretty, forested country. Here you can stop and take short hikes and admire the sea from the top of a small mountain peak. Up here, you aren't far from the California redwoods. These forests are known for their pretty array of colors, especially during the summer and fall months.

The drive along the coast of northern California is also full of small towns like Carmel-by-the-Sea, that make nice stops for sightseeing. These little towns are quaint and full of interesting history.

For those who love to drive, the trip along California Highway 1 can't be beat. You've got the ocean on one side and the mountains on the other. Some hardier drivers like to go up and then down again, so they get to enjoy both sides of it. Whichever way you choose to go, it's a wonderful drive for motor homes. It is a great way to see all that both southern and northern California have to offer.

Nothing is greater than taking in the scenery from inside your motor home. Beaches to mountains to forests, you can travel in comfort. Visit Bankston Motor Homes, http://www.bankstonmotorhomes.com/, to search for your next motor home or come by and visit with us at any of our five locations.